The Life and Times of Menelik II: Ethiopia 1844-1913 |
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... territory the booty was divided , and the king received one - half to two - thirds of the total . The victorious re - entry into the capital was solemn and brilliant , accompanied by much pageantry.1 In face of this steady expansion ...
... territory the booty was divided , and the king received one - half to two - thirds of the total . The victorious re - entry into the capital was solemn and brilliant , accompanied by much pageantry.1 In face of this steady expansion ...
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... territory , is said to have declared to her husband : ' King John never wanted to cede an inch of territory : he fought against the Italians [ and ] he fought against the Egyptians for this [ principle ] ; he died for this , and you ...
... territory , is said to have declared to her husband : ' King John never wanted to cede an inch of territory : he fought against the Italians [ and ] he fought against the Egyptians for this [ principle ] ; he died for this , and you ...
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... territory to Menelik . In 1905 the British Treasury finally provided sufficient funds to support a roving border commissioner ; he successfully im- peded most infiltration by deploying a small troop recruited in Addis Ababa with the ...
... territory to Menelik . In 1905 the British Treasury finally provided sufficient funds to support a roving border commissioner ; he successfully im- peded most infiltration by deploying a small troop recruited in Addis Ababa with the ...
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